Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible working benefits

Family benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Employee involvement in climate actions

Job summary

A leading Irish consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect to lead innovative landscape design and habitat projects. The role involves managing complex projects, engaging with clients, and overseeing design quality. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture and at least 5-10 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity for significant career growth within a dynamic team focused on sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, particularly LVIA preparation.
• Exceptional communication skills in written, verbal, and graphic forms.
• A full, clean driving licence is highly desirable due to the need for site visits.
• Excellent design and create flair.
• Excellent experience of driving innovation in work practices.
• Excellent experience managing a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Excellent experience in strategy and business development and driving business growth.
• Excellent experience in resource management and participating in recruitment and interview processes.
• Excellent technical knowledge of hard and soft landscape construction, materials, detailing, and specification procedures.
• Proficiency in key software: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, and MS Office. Knowledge of BIM/Revit and GIS is an advantage.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational abilities.
• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, in particular preparation of LVIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects from initial concept to on-site completion.
• Oversee production of high-quality design work and documentation.
• Lead on business growth through bid and tender submissions.
• Author and coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals.
• Serve as primary client contact and facilitate stakeholder engagements.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Design creativity

Project management

Client engagement

Business development

Technical landscaping knowledge

LVIA

Communication

Mentoring

Business Development

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

Professional membership with Irish Landscape Institute (MILI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

BIM/Revit

Job description

Overview

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest Irish owned consultants, specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment and Renewable Energy. FT provides planning, environmental, design and contract management services for the permitting and construction of sustainable infrastructure projects such as roads, bridgeworks, greenways, airports, bus, rail, biomethane facilities, recycling facilities, solid waste facilities, battery storage, wind farms and solar farms.

FT is recruiting an Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect to join our team to lead and grow an exciting new growth area: landscape design and habitat creation. The role of Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect is a senior position involving sector leadership, sector growth, team growth, development and management, project leadership, design, landscape planning (including impact assessments), and client interaction. The position is suited for someone with extensive experience, professional qualification, and strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management: Lead and manage complex projects from initial concept through to detailed design, planning, tender, and on-site completion. This will often include contractual, financial, and programme management.
• Design & Documentation: Oversee and produce high quality design work, including graphic representations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, sketches, and detailed construction drawings using software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Business Development: Lead on business growth through the preparation of bids and tender submissions for new work opportunities and grow the sector within FT.
• Landscape Planning & Assessment: Author and coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals (LVIA), strategic analysis, and character assessments for a range of projects, including infrastructure, energy developments and urban regeneration.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary client contact, presenting proposals, providing design advice, and leading workshops and public consultation events.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams (architects, engineers, planners) and mentor junior members of staff, delegating work and fostering their professional development.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or a postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture accredited by a recognised body such as the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) or the Landscape Institute (LI).
• Full professional membership and Chartered status with the Irish Landscape Institute (MILI) or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience, demonstrating a strong track record of project delivery and business development in the sector.
• A full, clean driving licence is highly desirable due to the need for site visits.
• Excellent design and create flair.
• Excellent experience of driving innovation in work practices.
• Excellent experience managing a portfolio of projects and clients.
• Excellent experience in strategy and business development and driving business growth.
• Excellent experience in resource management and participating in recruitment and interview processes.
• Excellent technical knowledge of hard and soft landscape construction, materials, detailing, and specification procedures.
• Proficiency in key software: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, and MS Office. Knowledge of BIM/Revit and GIS is an advantage.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational abilities.
• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, in particular preparation of LVIA.

Contact

Is FT the right fit for you? Ready to take the next step? Reach out to us at [e-mail] today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.

Why Join FT?

• Continuous Professional Development
  We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.
• Employee Experience
  When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. We also provide involvement in climate action, sustainability, fundraising and volunteering, plus sports and social events.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  FT is committed to inclusive and diverse practices and wellbeing.
• Family Benefits
  Leave for personal milestones, flexible parental leave, compassionate leave, paid sick leave, and celebrations for life events. Competitive compensation packages, support for professional membership fees, and gifts to staff; complimentary parking at offices.
• Work Life Balance
  Flexible benefits including hybrid working, flexi start, 22-27 days annual leave, and 4 company days per year.